How to eliminate the LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of software is LetsDoItnewtab?
Our researchers discovered the LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker while inspecting suspect sites. It is endorsed as a note-taking tool that allows users to create, edit, and organize notes and to-do lists. This extension hijacks browser by modifying their settings to promote (via redirects) the letsdoitnew-tab.com fake search engine.
LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker overview
Browser-hijacking software can make changes to browsers' default search engines, homepages, and new tabs/windows. Hence, users may be forced to visit the hijacker-promoted website when they open a new browser tab/window or enter a search query into the URL bar. In the case of LetsDoItnewtab, the endorsed site is letsdoitnew-tab.com.
It is noteworthy that browser hijackers often utilize persistence-ensuring mechanisms, such as restricting access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes – to prevent browser recovery.
Illegitimate search engines usually cannot provide search results and redirect to genuine Internet search websites. At the time of research, LetsDoItnewtab generated redirects going through letsdoitnew-tab.com and vwsrc4you.com and landing on the Bing search engine (bing.com). Note that this extension could cause different chains, as factors like user geolocation might impact redirects.
Software within this classification usually has data-tracking functionalities, and LetsDoItnewtab is no exception. Information of interest may include: URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, Internet cookies, account log-in credentials, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, and so forth. This sensitive information can be monetized via sale to third-parties.
To summarize, the presence of browser-hijacking software like LetsDoItnewtab on devices may lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
| Name | LetsDoItnewtab |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Browser Extension(s) | LetsDoItnewtab |
| Supposed Functionality | Note taking and to-do list creation tool |
| Promoted URL | letsdoitnew-tab.com |
| Detection Names (letsdoitnew-tab.com) | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address (letsdoitnew-tab.com) | 104.21.43.136 |
| Affected Browser Settings | Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine |
| Symptoms | Manipulated Internet browser settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit the hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling). |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Browser hijacker examples
Wild Life, Dragon Baby, Rapid Spell Check Extension – are just a couple of browser hijackers we have investigated recently. This software typically appears legitimate/harmless and offers various "handy" functionalities. However, these functions seldom work as promised, and in most cases – they are completely nonoperational.
Remember that merely because a browser extension or an application operates as advertised – that does not prove its legitimacy or safety.
How did LetsDoItnewtab install on my computer?
LetsDoItnewtab has an "official" promotional webpage. In addition to such legitimate-looking download pages, browser hijackers are endorsed on scam websites. These webpages are primarily accessed via redirects generated by intrusive ads, sites utilizing rogue advertising networks, misspelled URLs, spam browser notifications, or installed adware.
The bundling marketing tactic, which involves packing ordinary program installers with unwanted/malicious additions – is also used to distribute browser hijackers.
Download from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and third-party websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and rushed installations (e.g., ignored terms, skipped sections, used "Easy/Express" settings, etc.) – increase the threat of inadvertently allowing bundled content to infiltrate the device.
Some intrusive advertisements can be triggered (i.e., by being clicked) to execute scripts that perform downloads/installations without user consent. These adverts proliferate browser-hijacking software as well.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
We strongly recommend researching software and downloading it only from official/verified sources. Installation processes must be treated with caution, e.g., by reading terms, exploring available options, using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings, and opting out of all supplementary apps, extensions, tools, and so on.
We also advise vigilance when browsing since fraudulent and dangerous online content typically appears legitimate and innocuous. For example, while intrusive ads may look harmless – they redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., scam-promoting, adult dating, pornography, gambling, etc.).
Should you keep encountering advertisements and/or redirects of this kind, check the device and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with LetsDoItnewtab, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Appearance of letsdoitnew-tab.com redirecting (via vwsrc4you.com) to the Bing search engine (GIF):
Permissions asked by LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker:
Website promoting LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker:
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Quick menu:
- What is LetsDoItnewtab?
- STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove letsdoitnew-tab.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove letsdoitnew-tab.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window: look for any recently installed suspicious applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove browser redirects:
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "LetsDoItnewtab" and other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable "LetsDoItnewtab", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.letsdoitnew-tab.com) below the "Open a specific or set of pages" option. If present click on the three vertical dots icon and select "Remove".
Change your default search engine:
To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for "letsdoitnew-tab.com", when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the letsdoitnew-tab.com redirect, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate "LetsDoItnewtab", as well as all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable "LetsDoItnewtab", remove hxxp://letsdoitnew-tab.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.
Change your default search engine:
In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and press Enter. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue".
In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled". Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the 
button.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with letsdoitnew-tab.com redirect removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...
In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.
In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.
In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Change your homepage and new tab settings:
Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".
Change your default Internet search engine:
To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon 
near it and select "Disable".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the letsdoitnew-tab.com redirect, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of forcing users to visit letsdoitnew-tab.com website?
The motivation behind developing software that causes rogue redirects is profit. In other words, the developers generate revenue through redirects to websites like letsdoitnew-tab.com.
Is visiting letsdoitnew-tab.com a threat to my privacy?
To a certain extent, yes. Sites like letsdoitnew-tab.com usually gather information about their visitors. This data may then be sold to third-parties.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser-hijacking software is mainly distributed via bundled installation setups, deceptive promotional webpages, freeware and free file-hosting websites, online scams, P2P sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive adverts.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and eliminate installed browser-hijacking applications. It must be mentioned that manual removal (unaided by security tools) might not be a perfect solution. In cases where multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system, after one is removed – the others may reinstall it. What is more, removal-related settings might be unmodifiable with this software present. Therefore, browser hijackers must be eliminated thoroughly and all at once.
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